December 21, 2012
Continued Changes in Flood Insurance Policy Rates from NFIP Reform Act
By News Editor
The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW-12) requires FEMA to take immediate steps to eliminate a variety of existing flood insurance subsidies and calls for a number of changes in how the program operates. The new rates will reflect the full flood risk of an insured building, and some insurance subsidies and discounts
December 17, 2012
New Online Letter of Map Change (LOMC) Application
By News Editor
FEMA is launching the Online Letter of Map Change (LOMC) – a new way to submit a request to change a property’s flood zone designation. The new Online LOMC application allows anyone to electronically submit required documents and property information when they are requesting FEMA remove their property from a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
December 13, 2012
ASFPM Releases Hurricane Sandy Recovery Actions
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) released a paper, developed by our leadership, outlining 23 suggested actions that communities, property owners, states, and the federal policy and funding decision makers can take to support a more resilient recovery and rebuilding following Hurricane Sandy. These actions would lead to less damage and suffering in future
November 7, 2012
FEMA AND SBA TO LEAD CALL ON SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS FOR NJ SMALL BUSINESSES
By News Editor
FEMA and SBA are hosting a conference call tomorrow to update NJ small business owners and stakeholders about our efforts to assist in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Please share this with your networks. Thank you. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Please join Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and State of New
October 30, 2012
October News & Views Online
By News Editor
Click here for the October issue of News & Views! Inside This Issue: National Flood Barrier Testing and Certification Program Rolls Out From the Chair Director’s Desk – NFIP Reform – Insurance Rates and the Affordability Issue Policy Matters! – Communicating Hurricane Risk More Effectively – Another Approach Hurricane Sandy – Messaging ASFPM is Moving
October 24, 2012
Disaster Resilience in America: Launching a National Conversation
By News Editor
“Resilience” – the ability to plan and prepare for, absorb, recover from or more successfully adapt to adverse events. Resilience is a term increasingly used by local, state, and federal governments, as well as community groups, businesses, and emergency responders, in order to express the need for collective approaches to reduce the large human and
October 17, 2012
ASFPM supports Soil Health Initiative
By News Editor
View NRCS Press Release here. [nrcs.usda.gov] See the letter of support here.
October 2, 2012
FEMA Announces 2012 Community Resilience Innovation Challenge
By News Editor
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory September 27, 2012 FEMA ANNOUNCES 2012 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE INNOVATION CHALLENGE Application Period Open for Funding to Increase Local Resiliency through Whole Community Approach WASHINGTON-Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the application period is open for a new funding opportunity to
September 18, 2012
ASFPM issues two RFPs for NAI How-To Guides
By News Editor
ASFPM is seeking a qualified consultant to lead the development of two No Adverse Impact (NAI) “How-To” guides for Infrastructure and Mitigation Actions. Proposals are due October 19, 2012. The ASFPM’s NAI approach to floodplain management embraces the “do no harm” principle. For the last decade, ASFPM has been developing tools, materials and other information
September 12, 2012
ASFPM Weighs In On Farm Bill
By News Editor
ASFPM joins 30 organizations in a letter urging Congress to pass the long term Farm Bill without cutting conservation programs. Organizations represented: American Farmland Trust American Rivers Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies American Sportfishing Association Association of State Floodplain Managers Chesapeake Bay Foundation Ducks Unlimited Environmental and Energy Study Institute Environmental Defense Fund Izaak